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The group mounted as worn. With copy qualification history sheet, Regimental conduct sheets and reports by his Divisional Officer 1979-1984, nominal roll of 79 Kirkee Battery, 29 Commando Regiment RA in the Falklands etc and a small ID card size photo of the recipient. Malcolm Donnan Ross was born 20 August 1953 and attested for the King's Own Scottish Borderers 30 September 1968. Ross served with the 1st Battalion on their tour of Northern Ireland from 17 November 1972 to 2 March 1973 based at Andersontown. On 14 February 1973 he went absent and was apprehended in Belfast after being absent for two hours, reduced from Lance Corporal to Private. On return from Northern Ireland Ross was again in trouble on at least three occasions and at the end of 1973 transferred to the Royal Artillery. Qualifying in Rock Climbing and Mountaineering in October 1973 he completed the All Arms Commando Course 13 December 1974, later qualifying as a Driver and Gun Commander. Ross completed the Commando Arctic Warfare Course in February 1981 and the following year served in the Falklands War with 79 Kirkee Battery, 29 Commando Regiment RA. Promoted to Sergeant 27 January 1987 and, as far as I can ascertain from the documentation, he completed his 22 years service for pension being discharged in 1993. His several breaks in 'Very Good' Conduct disqualified him from receiving the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVF £1,250 Available
The group mounted court style as worn. As far as I can ascertain served with the 2nd Battalion Royal Green Jackets in Kosovo in 2000 then to 1st Battalion Royal Green Jacket for Bosnia as part of SFOR in 2001. Served in Northern Ireland with 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets from March 2004 to September 2004 based in South Armagh. On 1 February 2007 the 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets were serving in IRAQ as part of Operation Telic IX, based in Basra when they amalgamated with other Regiments to become 2nd Battalion The Rifles. The 2nd Battalion The Rifles deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick X from April to October 2009. GVF to NEF £825 Available
With copy service record, casualty details, E&W Africa Medal roll entry, entry in HMS Orcadia's log 6 May 1918 etc. James Sullivan was born in Castletown, Cork, Ireland 2 May 1876 a labourer he entered the Royal Navy aboard HMS Impregnable 8 August 1892 as a Boy 2nd Class. Rated Ordinary Seaman aboard HMS Melampus 20 February 1894 and Able Seaman (Seaman Gunner) aboard HMS Philomel 27 October 1895. Sullivan left Philomel 17 May 1897 after the Benin expedition and served ashore and afloat, on the outbreak of the First World War he was serving aboard HMS Ajax part of the Second Battle Squadron which took part in the battle of Jutland 31 May 1916. Sullivan left Ajax on 27 February 1917 and joined Vivid I and finally the 'M' Class Destroyer HMS Orcadia on 28 August 1917. Sullivan was killed aboard this ship when she was in collision with Torpedo Boat 16 on 6 May 1918 off Portsmouth, Sullivan was killed along with Leading Seaman A Clapshaw when she was hit and holed on the starboard side. The son of Mrs Catherine Sullivan of Castletown Bere, Co Cork, Ireland he now rests in the Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery. One of only eight Naval Good Shooting Medals GV with Second Award Bar. GVF £1,250 SOLD
The group mounted as originally worn With copy citations for all three awards, original photograph of the recipient in uniform the reverse in ink 'From Colm to Betty with best wishes', cap badge, 1st Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers song book dated 1965. Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct London Gazette 4 February 1955 'For brave conduct at Omagh, Northern Ireland on 17 October 1954' 14451949 Corporal Colm McDonagh, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 23211334 Fusilier Kevin Boyle, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 23040628 Fusilier Clifford Robert Heatley, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers 'On the night of 16/17 October 1954 Corporal McDonagh was performing the duties of Guard Commander. At about 0330 a raiding party entered the Barracks by climbing the wall between the cookhouse and the boiler room. Shortly afterwards Corporal McDonagh heard 'Guard Commander', 'Guard Commander' shouted from the direction of No 2 Post situated accross the Barrack Square from the Guard Room. Corporal McDonagh immediately alerted the Guard and ordered them to 'Stand to Posts'. He then went out to make a reconnaisance alone and was engaged by the raiders and wounded in the right thigh. It was his personal leadership and example at this stage which brought the Guard into action. Corporal McDonagh's determination and lack of regard for his own safety were mainly responsible for the successful action then fought by the Guard which resulted in the defeat of the raiders. Finally, Corporal McDonagh reorganised his Guard, checked the security of the Armouries and searched the area immediately inside the wall surrounding the Depot. He refused to be evacuated until he was satisfied that no raiders were still in the Depot'. Fusilier Heatley's citation records 'Heard a sound from behind him. As he turned to investigate he was rushed and attacked by two men. He fought with these men, at the same time repeatedly calling out the alarm. At this time he was being beaten about the head. Eventually all three fell to the ground. Fusilier Heatley broke away from his assailants who ran off in the dark. Although badly injured and only half conscious he picked up his rifle and fired two shots wounding one of the raiding party'. Fusilier Boyle's citation records 'Was woken by the Guard Commander and ordered to guard the entrance to the Guard Room and Main Gate. Suddenly he saw a man dash past him and try to open the Main Gate. He fired twice wounding the man with one of this shots. The raider dropped his weapon and ran back in the direction of the square. Hearing a noise to his right he turned and saw another man creeping towards him along the verandah, before he could fire again he was hit (shot) in the right arm and dropped his rifle. The man who fired at him ran back into the shadow'. .The raid on the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Depot was discussed in the House of Commons on 26 October 1954 Captain Orr asking the Sercretary of State for War to make a statement , to which the Secretary of State replied.................... 'Early on the morning of 17 October a party of a bout 12 men raided this Depot. Prompt aggressive action was taken by the Guard and the raiders fled, leaving some weapons behind. It is known that two of them were wounded. Nothing was taken from the Depot and, although five of our men were hurt, I am glad to say that all are progressing satisfactorily. A subsequent search in conjunction with the Police led to the arrest of eight men'. GVF £1,495 SOLD
With eleven original photographs of the recipient, most in uniform, some in a group, one as a Sergeant, one as WO2 wearing MM ribbon and Africa Star ribbon. Original Soldier's Service & Pay Book, original Soldier's Reslease Book, various original newspaper cuttings, original casualty reporting form sent to his wife stating he was wounded in action on 14 April 1943 in North Africa, award slip for his Second World War campaign medals, original letter from the Chairman of London, Midland & Scottish Railways (his civilian employer) Sir Thoas Royden, Bart congratulating him on the award of the MM dated 16 June 1943, original forwarding letter from Buckingham Palce for the MM and a silver presentation cigarette case, hallmark for Birmingham 1943 measures 11 cms x 8 cms approx, insiide the lid engraved.................. 'Presented to 5883213 Co Sergeant Major L A Wade, 5th Northants Regt in appreciation of the award to him f the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry in the field on 26/4/43 in the Tunisian campaign by the Customers and Servicemans Fund Committee of the Crown Inn, New England, Peterborough'. Leslie Aubrey Wade was born 26 February 1919, a Railway Fireman with the London, Midland & Scottish Railways he joined the Territorial Army Northamptonshire Regiment 15 February 1933. Wade saw service with the 5th Battalion in the Second World War serving with the BEF in 1940 it fought in the front line and just before evacuation was down to two company strength. Brought up to strength in the UK, it next landed in Algiers in November 1942 as part of First Army. By the end of November, having helkped to take Medjez, it had reached Djedeila, the furtherst any Unit reached in the drive towards Tunis before the German counter attack pushed the allies back. The following April the Battalion was back in the thick of the fighting. In the battle of Tanngoucha 'A' company became surrounded. MM London Gazette 4 May 1943 'For gallant and distinguished service in North Africa' 5883213 WO2 (CSM) Leslie Wade, 5th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment 'I strongly recommend CSM Wade of 'B' Company for an award in connection with an engagement with the enemy on 26 February 1943 on Hill 359 in the East MEDJEZ SECTOR (Tunisia). Throughout the day CSM Wade set a fine example to the men, and until the position had been stabilised, he was in the forefront of the battle. His Company Commander saw him using 36 grenades, Tommy Gun and Bren Gun during the early stages, and his initiative in getting the 2 inch Mortars into action quickly had a great bearing on the success of the engagement. Throughout he encouraged offensive action, and by his daring example had the best effect on the men of the Company. I consider this Warrant Officer well deserves the honour of an award'. The 5th Battalion served in the Sicily Campaign and found itself policing the streets of Foggia to prevent looting. Moving on to the Italian mainland the Battalion took part in the battles of Cassino and later Monte Spalduro, which was captured and held for 10 weeks.The Battalion remained in Italy until the end of the War. Promoted to Warrant Officer 1st Class 10 November 1945 Wade was posted to 211 Prisoner of War Camp (Algiers) his CO writes on his discharge 12 January 1946.................. 'Has been RSM of this Unit containing a British Staff of about 250 all ranks and nearly 8,000 Italian POW's since early November and has given complete satisfaction. He is most efficient and always correct in his dealings with all ranks and displays great keeness and energy in his work. He is an excellent organiser and leader of men'. Edge bruise over 'CL' on MM naming, the group first time on the market NEF £2,000 Reserved
With copy service record to 1929 (surname correctly spelt Quarrell), Commonwealth War Graves details (spelling his name incorrectly as Quarrel) report on damage to HMS Wivern following air attack and list of ship's company killed in the attack (surname correctly spelt Quarrell) Alfred Frank Quarrell (correct spelling of surname) was born in Wimborne, Dorset 7 April 1905 a labourer he entered the Royal Navy at Victory II as a Officer's Cook 4th Class. Rated Officer's Cook 3rd Class 18 September 1925 he joined his first ship HMS Warspite 6 April 1926 from there to HMS Queen Elizabeth 22 May 1926, HMS Coventry 21 August 1926 returning to Victory II 14 February 1927 he served at Dolphin Submarine Base from 16 October 1927 and joined HMS Greenwich 6 December 1928. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal 22 August 1938 he was killed in action aboard HMS Wivern 14 May 1940 when she came under air attack off the Hook of Holland whilst evacuating allied troops. The Captains report states................... 'The bombing took place off the Hook of Holland on 14 May 1940. The after group of B.L 4.7 inch guns and their supply parties were put out of action and received severe casualties as the result of a near miss on the port quarter, from what was considered to be at least a 500 LB bomb. In actual fact cordite fires originated in metal cases at three seperate positions, namely at 'X' and 'Y' guns and in the after magazine. Each metal case to ignite was pierced by shell splinters. The bare charges were in the process of being entered into 'X' and 'Y' guns respectively and were ignited by the flash from the cordite fires. In at least one case a bomb splinter entered the post side of the ship and passed out through the starboard side. In the magazine two small rectangular bomb splinters entered through the ships side and pierced a metal case in the starboard after corner of the magazine and ignited the charges inside that case the flash passing up through the magazine hatch and so to the upper deck through the Wardsroom. The serious casualties were due to severe burns which would have been reduced had the gun crews and supply parties been wearing anti flash clothing. All wardroom and pantry furniture and fittings were destroyed in the fire'. HMS Wivern suffered 24 fatalities in the attack, it is noted three of these are listed as missing presumed killed, almost certainly blown over the side when the bomb exploded, three are listed as died of wounds, possibly from those severe burns mentioned in the Captain's report and eighteen, including Quarrell are listed as killed in action. EF £325 Available
The Crimea and Turkish Crimea Medals old engraved naming in upright capitals. With details of service extracted from the Regimental Pay & Muster Books and copies from the London Gazette covering operations in which Malcolm was recommended for the Victoria Cross. William Malcolm attested in the Dundee district to serve as a Private in the 71st Foot on 21 April 1855 aged 25. He first appears on the muster rolls at Perth and in June 1855 had arrived in Malta en route for the Crimea. Malcolm left for the Crimea on 2 August 1855 arriving at Yenikale, Crimea in October he remained in the Crimea until July 1856 when he embarked for Malta serving there until 5 January 1858 when he embarked for service in India arriving on 7 February 1858. Malcolm's muster entries record between July 1858 and March 1859 he was at Gwalior and on field service in April 1859 arriving at Morar and in March 1861 he was serving at Sealkote, Punjab until December 1862 when he was based at Nowshera. The musters October to December 1863 record he was still serving at Nowshera then Umbeyla Pass and returning after the campaign to Peshawur. Malcolm re engaged to complete time for pension at Camp Delhi 31 December 1864 and on 5 February 1865 embarked for England and then to Edinburgh Castle by September 1865. In March 1866 he moved to Aldershot and in December 1866 the Regiment went to Dermoy, Ireland returning to Aberdeen in March 1869. Malcolm is rercorded as being in hospital in July 1869 in Aberdeen but returned to duty, he became sick again and died at Fort St George on 24 May 1873. A brave and good soldier he forfeited his Good Conduct pay twice in October 1866 and June 1869. The Umbeyla clasp was awarded for the expedition against the Muslim fanatics in Sittana and the village of Malka. The Yusafzai Field Force under Brigadier General Sir N Chamberlain advanced up the Umbeyla Pass and encountered very strong opposition. Heavy casualties were sustained in an attempt to hold strong points known as 'Eagle's Nest' and 'Crag Piquet'. Eventually the Commander in Chief sent reinforcements under Major General Garvock, the troops now organised into two Brigades drove the rebels out of the valley, the expedition sustaining over 900 casualties. 4010 Private William Malcolm, 71st Highland Light Infantry awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette 19 March 1864)................................... 'This man was specially mentioned by Captain Rogers, 20th Regiment Native Infantry for having distinguished himself on the occasion Major Harding was killed on the 6 November 1863'. In a despatch from Brigadier General Sir N Chamnberlain, KCB commanding dated camp heights above Umbeyla Pass dated 25 November 1863 (London Gazette 19 March 1864 page 1693)......................................... 'I annex to this report a nominal roll of three Privates of the 71st Highland Light Infantry (Privates William Clapperton, George Stewart and William Malcolm) and of one Sergeant, one Lance Corporal and four Privates of the 101st Royal Bengal Fusiliers who are recommended by the officers commanding those Regiments for their distinguished gallantry. If the acts of gallantry for which they are recommended are not deemed by the Commander in Chief of a nature to give all of them a claim to the Victoria Cross, I trust his Excellency will be able to find some other means of rewarding them'. In a despatch from Lt Colonel A Wilde, CB commanding the right defensive flank dated Camp Umbeyla Pass 8 November 1863 'At about 2pm on the day in question Lt Col Taylor, CB Royal Engineers and myself directed the return of the working and covering parties on the new road towards camp. This order was issued on account of the distance these parties necessarily were from camp, and not with the knowledge that any attack was contemplated by the enemy. The order appears to have reached the late Major Harding and it is impossible to say what his reasons were for not acting upon it. At about 3.30pm I received reports that Major Harding was being attacked in force by the enemy and proceeded immediately to the advanced piquets, sending to HQ for reinforcements. In less than an hour the Peshawur Mountain train and 350 rifleman of the 4th and 5th Goorkha Regiments reached me at Major Keye's piquet. Before my arrival Major Brownlow had sent out every available man to reinforce the supports to Major Harding's piquet.......about sunset Major Harding commenced to retire up the ridge to his suppoorts, and the whole force gradually returned to camp. Major Harding I regret to say was wounded in the retirement and was eventually lost in the darkness as his piquet fought its way up the ridge. He was the last man to leave the piquet, and his bearing throughout the day was that of a brave and gallant soldier.' GVF average £8,950 Reserved
With copy service record to 1929, copy London Gazette entry & headers, copy LSGC Medal roll entry and copy Seedies entry. Percy James Gibbons was born in Bath, Somerset 24 June 1902, a fitters apprentice he entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class aboard HMS Powerful 1 April 1919, rated Ordinary Seaman aboard HMS Marlborough 29 February 1923 and Able Seaman (Seaman Gunner) aboard HMS Valiant 8 December 1920. Gibbons continued to serve ashore and afloat and was assessed as a Superior rating. Awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal in July 1935 he was still serving on the outbreak of the Second World War although he would have completed time for pension in 1942 / 1943. HMS Tartar had an eventful 1941 in January she was escort for an offensive sweep and mielaying operations off Egersund 'Operation DZ'. In February she escorted minelayers of the Home Fleet in minelaying operations off Norway Operation 'EA' although this was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. In March she took part as escord to ships taking part in the Commando raid on the Lofoten Islands by No 3 and No 4 Commando Operation 'Claymore'. Intercepted the Trawler KREBS off Svolvser and placed boarding party aboard. The Enigma Coding Machine and supporting documentation being recovered and used by Bletchley Park to assist in decryption. In April Tartar took part in the Home Fleet search for Schanrnhorst and Gneisenau in the NW Approaches and in May deployed for Atlantic Convoy defence and on 27 May was present during the action to sink the Bismark. On 28 May during her return passage to Scapa Tartar in company with HMS Mashona came under very heavy air attack, the Mashona was hit and badly damaged and after the stricken vessel capsized Tartar rescued 14 officers and 215 ratings. In June Tartar resumed duties with the Home Fleet and in July was deployed with Aurora, Nigeria and Punjabi to investigate Spitzbergen as a fuelling base for Russian Convoys. On 2 August Tartar evacuated Russian nationals and destroyed the weather station on Bear Island and escorted HMS Prince of Wales carring Winston Churchill on a return trip from Newfoundland embarking him on 18 August for passage to Greenock. Later in the month she participated in Operation 'Gauntlet' the establishment of a Garrison at Spitzbergen and then on to Murmansk taking Russian miners and Norwegian personel. In September Tartar arrived in London for refit and by the end of October was back in the Atlantic for the protection of convoys. MID London Gazette 1 January 1942 'For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not be upheld' Seedies Naval Honours and Awards records for services aboard HMS Tartar. GVF £300 Available
With copy service papers for his Imperial Yeomanry service and copy Medal Index Card. John Lowe was born in Manchester a Stevedore residing at 25 Albert Mews, Middlesbrough and a serving menber of the Volunteer Royal Garrison Artillery he attested for the Imperial Yeomanry 9 March 1901 at Pall Mall, London. Lowe served in South Africa from 25 March 1901 to 2 July 1902 and on return to the UK was discharged medically unfit at Shorncliffe on 3 August 1902 suffering from (temporary) deafness due to a fall from his horse. Lowe gave his intended place of residence on discharge as 11 Rock Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. Lowe attested for the West Yorkshire Regiment on the outbreak of War and served in France from 10 September 1915 at some stage he transferred to the Labour Corps being promoted to Sergeant he was discharged to Class 'Z' Army Reserve 16 March 1919. The QSA suspender at some stage re pinned. VF to GVF £195 Available
With copy award cards for his ROC Long Service Medal and Bar. John William Harper joined the Royal Observer Corps 1 October 1947, no details are known about his Second World War Service but he may have served in the Royal Air Force. Harper served with 16 Group Royal Observer Corps, Shrewsbury, Shropshire and was awarded the Long Service Medal in October 1968 and the Bar in January 1972. EF £165 Available
One tiny ek to NGS two edge bruises to CSM In March 1960 42 Commando was reactivated for the Commando Carrier Force having previously been reduced to a training Cadere. Embarking aboard the carrier HMS Bulwark 42 Commando began 11 years overseas service based in Singapore. On 1 July 1961 it landed in Kuwait as part of the defence force and in December 1962 was deployed to Brunei at the time of the Indonesian confrontation seerving there until April 1963. Deployed to Sarawak July to October 1963 and again February to June 1964. VF / GVF £425 Available
The pair dark toned and mounted as originally worn. HMS Albion was an aircraft carrier 22,000 tons built by Swan Hunter in 1947 in August 1962 she converted to a Commando Carrier and was sold in July 1973 to be broken up at Faslane. GVF £175 SOLD
The group mounted as oringinally worn. With copy Cyprus Police records which contain a photo of the recipient in uniform, copy MM recommendation, London Gazette entry & headers for the MM & Colonial Police MSM, copy Coronation 1953 Medal roll entry and copy entry in the Cyprus Gazette for the award of his Long Service Medal. Ali Faik joined the Cyprus Police Force on 6 April 1927. He served in the British Army, Royal Army Service Corps from 6 December 1939 to 31 January 1945 when he returned to the Cyprus Police Force. MM London Gazette 30 December 1941 the recommendation states................ CY/637 Lance Sergeant Ali Faik No2 Pack Transport Coy RASC 'L/Sgt ALI FAIK acted as duty Sergeant of his section during the operations for the capture of KEREN from 15 March to 25 March 1941. His section was employed in maintaining 5 Infantry Brigade on Point 1710. This entailed making two trips daily (with mules and camels) up an ascent of about 2,000 feet, along a rough track frequently under artillery and mortar fire. L/Sgt ALI FAIK lead his fellow countrymen by affording them a magnificent example of untiring energy and steadiness under fire ad it was his example of untiring energy and steadiness under fire, and it was his example which inspired his sectionto perform their arduous and dangerous task successfully throughout the operations. I consider that his services are worthy of recognition'. Colonial Police Meritorious Service Medal London Gazette 31 May 1956 Colonial Police Long Service Medal The Gazette of Cyprus 18 March 1948 Sergeant Ali Faik saw service against the Eoka terrorists for which he received the General Service Medal clasp Cyprus, his service record notes he received a commendation for saving the life of a person at Famagusta on 13 January 1954 by rendering first aid to him. It is not noted if the injured person was the result of terrorist activity. Ali Faik retired from the Cyprus Police on 1 February 1960 after a long and distinguished career. GVF £3,500 Available
Mounted as originally worn. EF £165 SOLD
With copy Medal Index Card, War Diary entries for his MC and the action in which he received his fatal wound, service papers, copies from the Regimental History, London Gazette entry etc. Wilfred John May was born in Ilford, Essex a clerk with the Port of London Authority he attested for the 15th London Regiment aged 17 years 1 month 29 April 1912 he served in France from 22 JUne 1916 to 25 February 1917 when he returned to the UK for a commission. Commissioned 2/Lieutenant from Lance Sergeant 26 February 1917 into the West Yorkshire Regiment May returned to France serving with the 2nd Battalion. Awarded the Military Cross London Gazette 26 May 1917 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a patrol in the most gallant manner, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative'. The Regimental History records....... 'On 29th March 1917 a brisk little affair took place. At dusk 2/Lieutenants May and Yorke proceeded, each with fifteen men and a Lewis Gun to enter and occupy Hendecourt. The latter and his men got close to a hostile post just south of the village, and there met heavy rifle and machine gun fire which caused about seven casualties and stopped the operations of that patrol. 2/Lieutenant Yorke was severely wounded and carried away with difficulty. All others got back except one man, 2.Lieutenant May was more fortunate and entered Hendecourt, but opening fire on enemy machine guns to assist 2/Lieut Yorke's party, the enemy began closing in on him from all directions in superior numbers. On these groups he opened a lively fire and did some damage, he was obliged to withdraw hs men adroitly. Hendecourt was captured the following day'. Wilfred John May later died of wounds received in action on 1 August 1917 at No 3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station during the battle of Pilckem Ridge. On 31 July 1917 the 2nd West Yorkshires were part of 23 Brigade 8th Division which attacked at 0350. The 2nd West Yorkshires on the right and the 2nd Devonshires on the left. The Yorkshires went right through and captured the blue line taking Ziel House on the way. The 2nd Scottish rifles were in support and leap-frogged them to go on to take the black line and Jaffa Trench. The 2nd Devons reached their objective the blue line having met little opposition. Machine gun fire from Hanebeek Valley and Glencorse Wood caused 23 Brigade to fall back to the shelter of Westhoek Ridge. The 2nd West Yorkshires suffering 5 officers killed. 5 wounded and 26 other ranks killed 183 wounded and 26 missing. Wilfred John May was 22 years old the son of John Alchin May and Clara Elizabeth May of 14 Roy Road, Northwood, Middlesex he now rests in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. EF £1,350 Reserved
With a folder of research including London Gazette entries, details from his School, the Army Lists, copy Coronation Medal roll entry etc. The group court mounted for display. William Anthony Phillip Court was born in 1912 at Leicester the son of a Civil Engineer and Surveyor. Educated at Kimbolton School, Huntingdon and Selwyn College, Cambridge BA (1933). Commissioned first into the Territorial Army he served with the 5th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment and was granted a Regular Commission in the Royal Engineers 31 August 1933 (London Gazette 1 February 1935). Court served with the Egyptain Army 1938 to 1941 and was Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 30 December 1941 'For gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East as a Captain (Acting Major). Court went on to serve in Italy and between 1944 and 1945 was an Instructor at an Officer Cadet Training Unit as an acting Lt Colonel. Post war he reverted to substantive Major in 1946 and was promoted Lt Colonel in 1954. Post War appointments included Staff Officer 2nd Grade at the War Office 1945-46, Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General (DAQMG) Canal North District, Egypt 1947-48, DAQMG War Office 1950-52 and in 1956 during the Suez crisis was Commander Royal Engineers at Port Said. Later serving with BAOR Court retired from the British Army in 1959 having obtained a Master's Degree (MA) in January 1959 he died in 1977. A scarce GSM to a senior officer GVF & Better £425 Available .
With copy Medal Index Card, casualty deatils and other research notes etc Bertram Walker was born at 3 Gosford Street, Birmingham a cabinet maker residing in Balsall Heath he attested for the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in Birmingham and joined the 1st Battalion for service in India participating in the Bazaar Valley Field Force expedition in February 1908 to supress the uprising of the Zakha Khel tribe. This was soon followed by another expedition to supress the Mohammed tribe a threat to Landi Kotal. The 1st Battalion left India in December 1912 and returned to the UK. Stationed at Shorncliffe on the outbreak of War Walker arrived with his Battalion in France on 22 August 1914. Throughout 1914 the Battalion fought many engagemnts and throughout September fought rearguard actions . On 13 October in an attack on German positions in the rain at Meteren the Battalion suffered 45 killed as 85 wounded including Lieutenant Bernard Montgomery severely wounded and awarded the DSO for this action (Later Field Marshall Viscount Montgomery of El-Alamein). Early 1915 found the Battalion in trenches near St Yvon and Wulvergem near Messines south of Ypres. On 22 April 1915 the Germans lauched their first gas attack, the Canadians holding the front line until reinforecements arrived. On 25 April the 1st Royal Warwicks were ordered to support the Canadians and counter attack to retake the village of St Julien and Kitchener's Wood. The War Diary records.......... 'Owing to the German trenches being insufficiently shelled and supports unable to come up the line, retired at about 0700. The advance was carried out in faultless order, the enemy fire came mainly from machine guns hidden in the houses of St Julien casualties amounted to 17 officers killed and wounded and 500 other ranks killed wounded and missing'. Private Walker being amoungst those killed. GVF to NEF £495 Available
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